Monday, June 24, 2013

Business

How the AP-NORC Center poll was conducted

Wall Street Journal - ‎13 minutes ago‎
The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey on community resilience in the wake of Superstorm Sandy was conducted from April 19 to June 2 by NORC at the University of Chicago, with funding from the Rockefeller Foundation.

Stop 'Retarding' Economies With Ultra-Loose Monetary Policy: BIS

CNBC.com - ‎17 minutes ago‎
Low-interest rates and extra liquidity from central banks may have bought economies across the globe some time since the financial crisis, but this monetary policy now needs to end to ensure a return to growth, a new report by the Bank for International ...

Suntory's $3.9 Billion IPO Priced Near Low End of Range

Bloomberg - ‎6 minutes ago‎
Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd. (2587) is set to raise as much as 388.1 billion yen ($3.9 billion) in Japan's biggest initial public offering this year after pricing near the low end of its range as volatile markets curbed demand.

Asia shares slide on China worries, Fed outlook; dollar firms

Reuters India - ‎19 minutes ago‎
By Chikako Mogi. TOKYO | Mon Jun 24, 2013 12:22pm IST. TOKYO (Reuters) - Chinese shares dragged Asian bourses to a fresh 9-1/2-month low on Monday as investors worried about Beijing's economic and financial stability and markets scrambled to price ...

Vodafone Reaches Deal to Buy Kabel Deutschland

Bloomberg - ‎1 hour ago‎
Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) reached a preliminary agreement to buy Kabel Deutschland Holding AG after increasing its bid for Germany's largest cable company to 7.7 billion euros ($10.1 billion).

Summary of Problems, and Girl Scouts' Response

ABC News - ‎2 hours ago‎
The Girl Scouts of the USA faces an array of problems at present. Here's a summary of major issues, and what the organization had to say about them in a statement to The Associated Press: ———.

Another 787 Dreamliner diverted for mechanical problem

CNN - ‎2 hours ago‎
(CNN) -- A United Airlines 787 Dreamliner was diverted early Sunday due to a mechanical problem, the second such incident for the plane in a week.

Widespread Power Outage Darkens Central Coast

ABC News - ‎12 minutes ago‎
A widespread power outage has darkened a swath of California's Central Coast, affecting approximately 145,000 Pacific Gas and Electric Company customers, the utility said late Sunday.

Hostess's Twinkies Back on US Store Shelves Nationwide in July

Bloomberg - ‎9 hours ago‎
Hostess Brands LLC, the bakery company emerging from a second bankruptcy proceeding in four years, is preparing to resume selling its iconic snack cake, the Twinkie, nationwide in the U.S.

Jacob Frenkel set to return as Bank of Israel head

Globes - ‎51 minutes ago‎
Frenkel, who was governor of the central bank in 1991-2000, is currently chairman of JP Morgan Chase International. 24 June 13 09:21, Adrian Filut.

Citi plans first office in Baghdad, joining Britain's Standard Chartered in Iraq ...

Minneapolis Star Tribune - ‎33 minutes ago‎
BAGHDAD - Citigroup Inc. is set to become the first American bank to open an office of its own in Baghdad, highlighting financial firms' growing interest in Iraq a decade after the U.S.

IPO deepens New Zealand's economic ties with China

Businessweek - ‎2 hours ago‎
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - New Zealand's economic ties with China deepened Monday with plans for the first IPO of a Chinese company on the New Zealand stock market.

Firm Said to Be Reviewing Questions Raised About Ties to Long Island Utility

New York Times - ‎4 hours ago‎
The consulting firm that a New York State investigative panel said had charged “exorbitant” fees for its services to the Long Island Power Authority responded on Sunday, saying it had been unaware of the commission's claims before Saturday.

Why a Health Insurance Penalty May Look Tempting

New York Times - ‎Jun 22, 2013‎
OFTEN, when the government wants you to do something, it makes you pay if you don't. That would seem to be the case with Obamacare, which penalizes companies for not providing health care.

UPDATE 2-Rio Tinto overhaul plans dented as diamond sale scrapped

Reuters - ‎3 hours ago‎
Mon Jun 24, 2013 12:11am EDT. * Diamonds sale pulled after 15 months. * Iron ore, copper, coal, aluminium assets still on block. * Tough time for potential bidders to raise funding.

Apple CEO's stock grant now subject to share performance

Chicago Tribune - ‎Jun 21, 2013‎
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc> Chief Executive Tim Cook's one-time stock award worth over $413 million as of Friday is now partly subject to the performance of the shares, a move that followed discussions with the company's largest shareholders.

Japan Shares Swing From Gains, Losses on Financials, Exporters

Businessweek - ‎35 minutes ago‎
Japanese shares swung between gains and losses as financial companies jumped while machinery shares fell. Exporters reversed gains even as the yen weakened for a sixth day against the dollar.

Air travel changes at less than supersonic speed

Argus Press - ‎Jun 21, 2013‎
FILE - In this May 24, 1976 photo an Air France Concorde SST lands at Dulles International Airport to inaugurate commercial passenger service between Paris and Washington.

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